The former Al-Nassr manager, Luis Castro, has disclosed his genuine sentiments regarding Cristiano Ronaldo. He maintains that he has a “clear conscience” regarding his failure to secure a trophy with the Saudi Pro League team.

Luis Castro discloses his genuine sentiments regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s dismissal The manager of Al-Nassr maintains that he has a “clear conscience” regarding the club’s failure to secure a trophy in the Saudi Pro League. Luis Castro praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible talent and acknowledged that he possessed a “clear conscience” despite his failure to secure a significant trophy at Al-Nassr. What transpired? Castro’s team finished second in the 2023-24 league season, 14 points behind arch-rivals Al-Hilal, despite possessing a star-studded line-up that included Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and Aymeric Laporte. Jorge Jesus’ team’s dominance was not limited to the league; Al-Nassr also suffered losses in knockout competitions such as the Saudi Super Cup and the King Cup of Champions against the same opposition.

WHAT CASTRO SAID Castro compared the situation to the eternal antagonism between Real Madrid and Barcelona and observed the strength of Al-Hilal during his tenure. “It feels like things would have been different without Al-Hilal, but that’s life,” he indicated to Record. “Real Madrid frequently fails to accomplish their objectives due to the existence of Barcelona, and the reverse is also true.”

A team’s excellence is not diminished solely because they fail to achieve victory at a specific juncture. “Al-Hilal had Mitrovic, Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Bono, and Milinkovic-Savic.” The Guinness record for consecutive victories was also broken by them. However, I am at peace with myself: we exerted ourselves to the fullest and succeeded in enhancing the team.

Did you know? Castro’s capacity to activate Ronaldo was a consistent source of optimism during his tenure at Al-Nassr. The forward scored 44 goals and provided 13 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. The manager was astounded by the extraordinary work ethic and determination of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, stating, “Cristiano was, is, and will always be resolute in his pursuit of excellence.” It is evident on a daily basis during training. He is perpetually passionate about playing, setting new benchmarks, and scoring the most stunning goals. When you are in his presence, you comprehend why he is such a phenomenon. He persists in exercising decisiveness in all of his endeavors. He is aware that football has provided him with nearly everything, and he has a deep affection for it.